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BJ56 YGD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,601 mi
Last recorded216,601 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 YGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 216,601 miles

'Mirror indicator light' message shows and nearside tell-tale speed may vary but no lamp operating defect observed

Brake hose slightly deteriorated some perishing- nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake wear indicator message shows but pad linings exceed MoT requirements

Exhaust mounting defective at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front-to-rear brake pipe corroding at nearside rear/area.

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front brake back-plate corroded away

Offside rear indicator colour fading

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 205,644 miles

Bonnet secondary safety catch seizing

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside rear indicator colour fading

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 205,644 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet secondary safety catch seizing

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside rear indicator colour fading

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 194,510 miles

Exhaust mounting defective At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake hoses perishing at centre supports

Rear tyre treads wearing low in the centre

Fail 9 Dec 2019 194,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake hoses perishing at centre supports

Rear tyre treads wearing low in the centre

Pass 3 Dec 2018 182,528 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated at centre supports (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside w/screen washer poor

Fail 3 Dec 2018 182,528 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower, rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front rear-most, lower arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated at centre supports (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside w/screen washer poor

Pass 1 Dec 2017 105,490 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and leaking ()

Offside rear tyre worn to the limit and inner sidewall splitting. Recommend replace!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 105,490 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and leaking ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre worn to the limit and inner sidewall splitting. Recommend replace!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 96,821 miles

Heat Shield loose at back box

Localised brake pipes corrosion. Some previously greased, presume corrosion, and some not fully visible.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic covers fitted, and to outer sills

Fail 29 Nov 2016 96,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to rear brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Heat Shield loose at back box

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre and inner edge worn ()

Plastic covers fitted, and to outer sills

Fail 17 Apr 2015 85,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre getting low on treads

Rear brake pad/s worn to limit!

Some edge/s wear- front tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

W/screen chipped; borderline pass/fail

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,732 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 65,732 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,159 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,832 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,792 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 45,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BJ56 YGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 YGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ56 YGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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